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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Commando cool: Ralf Tech WRX 'A' Series Hybrid II

Ralf Tech have recently released their new WRX 'A' Series Automatic. The series is the result of two years of joint cooperation between their engineers and the French Navy's specialist combat divers of 'Commando Hubert'.

The WRX 'A' series was developed by RALF TECH with three main objectives:

Now the WRX "A" Hybrid II watch, originally developed for French special forces based in Afghanistan, will become available in November.

The Hybrid II is available in two models "day" and "night". Both are equipped with the exclusive hybrid RTE001 movement and a strengthened crown. The watches are water resistant to 500 metres and equipped with real NATO straps reinforced with leather and a hypoallergenic silicone bracelet.

The Hybrid II is a limited edition of 300 numbered engraved pieces. Price is expected to be around $1,700.00.

A word about Ralf Tech

Ralf Tech is a Franco Swiss brand launched in 1998. Ralf Tech positions itself at the extreme cutting edge of diving watches. The collection is designed by Frank Huyghe in Lajoux, Switzerland. All of the timepieces in the WRX series exceed the ISO 6425 benchmark for dive watches. Ralf Tech also holds the world diving record with an immersion lasting ten hours at 330 metres.